New Name Added to Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers ILB Tyler Matakevich
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Tyler Matakevich during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Dec. 2, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Tyler Matakevich during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Dec. 2, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

PITTSBURGH — Another name has been added to the Pittsburgh Steelers injury report for Sunday. The Steelers did not practice on Sunday, but with just three days until their Wednesday Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, they must release an injury report.

On that simulated injury report, the seven players that head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned in his press conference on Sunday were all listed, as well as inside linebacker Tyler Matakevich, who was added to the report with a knee injury.

Matakevich was listed as did not participate in the simulated practice report, along with quarterback Justin Fields, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and wide receiver Ben Skowronek. Strong safety DeShon Elliott, cornerback Donte Jackson, defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi and wide receiver George Pickens were listed as limited participants.

Veterans Mike Williams, Isaac Seumalo, Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and Elandon Roberts were given a simulated day off.

Pittsburgh Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo during a game against the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 22, 2024. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

PITTSBURGH STEELERS INJURY REPORT

PlayerInjuryDate PrognosisSunMonTueGame
LB Tyler MatakevichKneeDec. 21TBD
WR Ben SkowronekHipDec. 21TBDDBT
CB Joey Porter Jr.Right knee, PCL sprainDec. 21TBDDBT
QB Justin FieldsAbdomenDec. 15Day to dayQST
SS DeShon ElliottHamstringDec. 8Day to dayQST
CB Donte JacksonBack/pinched nerveDec. 8Day to dayQST
DT Larry OgunjobiGroinDec. 8Day to dayQST
WR George PickensHamstringDec. 6Day to dayQST

STEELERS INJURED RESERVE

PlayerInjuryDate PrognosisRoster Status
OT Calvin AndersonGroinDec. 13Three weeksInjured reserve
CB Zyon GilbertKneeNov. 16TBDPractice squad IR
CB C.J. HendersonNeckNov. 14Week to weekInjured reserve
CB Anthony AverettTBDOct. 17TBDPractice squad IR
WR Roman WilsonHamstringOct. 17Week to weekInjured reserve
DE DeMarvin LealNeck/stingerOct. 6Out for seasonInjured reserve
RG James DanielsAchillesSept. 29Out for seasonInjured reserve
RT Troy FautanuR knee dislocationSept. 20Regular seasonInjured reserve
P Cameron JohnstonRight kneeSept. 8Out for seasonInjured reserve
SS Ryan WattsNeck/stingerAug. 24Out for seasonInjured reserve
DL Logan LeeCalfAug. 20Week to weekInjured reserve
C Nate HerbigTorn rotator cuffAug. 14Out for seasonInjured reserve
OLB David PeralesLeft MCL tearJuly 31Out for seasonInjured reserve 
ILB Cole HolcombLeft knee surgeryNov. 2, 2023Week to weekPUP/reserve
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